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CFTC Secures Court Order Blocking Arizona Criminal Case Against Prediction Markets

Federal intervention is tightening control over U.S. prediction markets as courts back centralized oversight, escalating a clash between regulators and states over jurisdiction and enforcement boundaries. Key Takeaways: CFTC secured…

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CFTC Names Key Innovation Task Force Team Focusing on Crypto, AI and Prediction Markets

Regulatory momentum in U.S. crypto, prediction markets, and AI oversight is accelerating as the CFTC assembles a specialized task force to shape clearer rules. This signals a more structured approach…

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CFTC Seeks Injunction, Restraining Order as Arizona Applies State Criminal Laws to Prediction Markets

Federal regulators move to block state interference in prediction markets, escalating a high-stakes legal clash over jurisdiction as the CFTC pushes to assert exclusive authority and prevent fragmented oversight across…

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CFTC and DOJ Sue 3 States as Jurisdiction Battle Raises Stakes for Prediction Markets

Federal authorities have launched a coordinated legal offensive to cement control over prediction markets, challenging state interventions and raising the stakes for how event contracts are governed across U.S. derivatives…

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Prediction Market Showdown: CFTC and DOJ Challenge Illinois State Gambling Authority in Federal Court

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a federal lawsuit against Illinois on April 2, 2026, seeking to permanently block the state from…

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CFTC Publishes FAQs Defining Bitcoin, Ether, Stablecoin Roles in Margin

CFTC defines how bitcoin, ether, and stablecoins function in derivatives margin, applying risk-based haircuts and tighter usage limits while reinforcing structured oversight instead of banning crypto from core market activity.…

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